Bishop John F. Hurst, Washington, to Richard Olney, Secretary of State, 1896 May 26

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 26

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Hurst writes recommending Lawrence Washington for a position in the Department of State. Washington has recently helped Hurst acquire some very valuable manuscripts and “is possessed of much skill and knowledge in regard to the relative value of historical documents.”

Dates

Creation: 1896 May 26

Creator

From the Collection: Alexander, Hannah Lee Washington, 1811-1881 (Person)
From the Collection: Alexander, Judith Ball Blackburn, 1796-1866 (Person)
From the Collection: Alexander, William Fontaine, 1811-1862 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Anne Madison, 1882-1966 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Lawrence, 1854-1920 (Person)
From the Collection: Washington, Patty Willis, 1880-1971 (Person)

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